History PhD

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Qualification

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Location

University Park Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

DEC-25

Duration

3 Years

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Course info

Research overview At Nottingham, we have a large Department of History, with over fifty research-active academics. You will benefit from: World-leading research supervision • Ranked 7th in the UK for research power (2021), according to Times Higher Education • 90% of the department’s research is classed as world-leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021) Extensive chronological supervisory expertise Our staff have broad research interests, covering all historical ...Read more

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CUG Subject Ranking

CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026

21st

CUG Ranking

CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026

26th

What students say

Nottingham is built around the needs of students. I mean this quite literally. There are two campuses, each equipped with fantastic libraries and sport facilities. There is..Read more

I love the campus feel and the greenery, and the nightlife is amazing. As a history students the online resources and library resources are really good for essay writing, and as..Read more

Entry requirements

2:1 (or international equivalent) preferably in history, and a masters in history at Merit level or above.

Tuition fees

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£5,006 per year

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Latest reviews

Latest History reviews

Felix

31 Jan 23

History - BA (Hons)

Nottingham is built around the needs of students. I mean this quite literally. There are two campuses, each equipped with fantastic libraries and sport facilities. There is...

miranda

31 Jan 23

History - BA (Hons)

I love the campus feel and the greenery, and the nightlife is amazing. As a history students the online resources and library resources are really good for essay writing, and as...

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